N Railroad Street over Little Flatrock River
PoorClosed to trafficRush County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 244 · Structure no. 7000173
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Railroad Street over Little Flatrock River is a steel truss - thru carrying N Railroad Street over Little Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Railroad Street over Little Flatrock River built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Railroad Street over Little Flatrock River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does N Railroad Street over Little Flatrock River carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is N Railroad Street over Little Flatrock River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns N Railroad Street over Little Flatrock River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.